C1. Classification Decision Record (CDR) Records whether the system falls within the AI Act’s scope, its risk tier, and the full reasoning. Captures the Article 3(1) definition analysis, Annex III domain assessment, and where applicable the Article 6(3) exception two-limb test. The gateway artefact; all subsequent compliance activity depends on correct classification. The Classification Reviewer independently reviews; disagreements are escalated to the AI Governance Lead. Reclassification triggers are defined and monitored. Responsible party: AI System Assessor drafts. Classification Reviewer independently reviews. AI Governance Lead approves at the Phase 1 governance gate. Regulations addressed: Article 3(1) (AI system definition); Article 5 (prohibited practices); Articles 6–7 and Annex III (high-risk classification); Article 6(3) (exception assessment); Article 50 (limited-risk transparency obligations). Key outputs

• Scope determination with three-question Article 3(1) analysis
• Risk tier classification with Annex III domain mapping
• Reclassification trigger monitoring specification